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Proposal ID 009463
Title Jets from pulsars : Observations of Vela, MSH 15-52 and CTB 80
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-jk0nsz1
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Yves Gallant
Abstract We propose to observe the X-ray jet of the Vela pulsar, the compositesupernova remnant MSH 15-52, and the core of the CTB 80 SNR. All threeremnants contain a young, energetic pulsar and show evidence of jet-likefeatures emanating from it. Spectro-imaging observations with EPIC willclarify the nature and location of the emission from these features. Wepropose to perform time-resolved imaging of the fields surrounding PSRs1509-58 and 1951+32.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-05-02T22:35:12Z/2002-05-03T04:56:00Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations. Since Earths atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2003-06-02T00:00:00Z
Keywords "psrs 1509", "supernova remnant", "EPIC", "vela pulsar", "energetic pulsar", "xray jet", "spectro imaging"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Yves Gallant, 2003, 'Jets from pulsars : Observations of Vela comma MSH 15-52 and CTB 80', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-jk0nsz1